Ratios and Group Sizes
What is the teacher-child ratio for Infants? (0-11 months)
1:4
A teacher has a phone in their back pocket.
Not a Deficiency. Just having a phone isn't a problem, using it is.
Name 3 times a student is required to wash hands.
Using the restroom/diapering
Before/After eating
After outdoor play
Before/after sensory play
After handling animals
After touching bodily fluids
A child falls on the playground and cries. They get back up and play. What should you do?
Assess them for injuries. Provide first aid if needed. Incident report on Procare.
What is a yuck bucket and who should have them?
A yuck bucket is a place to put toys that have been in the mouth for a good wipe down or soak at the end of the day. Acorns, Chickadees, and Chicks should have them.
A classroom has 10 two-year olds and 1 teacher. Is this classroom in ratio?
Yes. Ratio is 1:11
The bleach bottle is on the changing table stand.
Deficiency. No chemicals within reach.
True or False- Teachers should sit with students during meal times whenever possible.
True. Discuss foods and talk about interests.
A child tells you- My tummy hurts.
What do you do?
Assess them. Offer restroom and water or a mint. Observe for additional symptoms. If no lunch or snack is eaten. Consider talking to front office about sending a message.
What ear temperature are kids sent home?
100.4
They must be awake, inside and not cuddling on you for at least 15 minutes before taking it. When possible.
There are 15 three-year olds with 2 teachers. Can one teacher leave the room?
Yes. The ratio is 1:15
A two-year old child is sleeping with a blanket and a stuffy.
Not a deficiency. The blanket applies to infants.
When my students are sleeping, I can go into the hallway to decorate my bulletin board.
No.
A child that has a fever, can stay if the parents say it is just teething or its because "they are on antibiotics" or they got vaccinations.
Nope. Not without a doctors note!
When walking from the Arnold to the playground what is the most important thing you do when you leave and when you arrive?
COUNT
No. You cannot combine children whom are less than 18months old with older groups unless there is less than 13 kids in care total.
The playground gate is unlatched during outdoor play.
Deficiency.
A 3 year old can use the restroom by themselves while I do circle time.
No. Straddle the doorway.
A parent hands you a bottle of medicine and says "can you give this at lunch please?"
What do you say?
I need a medical authorization form to be filled out and the medicine will need to stay in the front office.
Is it better to be a thermostat or a thermometer?
Thermostat! They set the tone.
When closing, you are given 3 two year olds, 4 three year olds, and 3 five year old children. What is your ratio?
Your ratio is 15. 2223333555
The emergency backpack is missing a flashlight.
Deficiency.
A child is crying at drop off, what should you do?
Engage with them. Comfort them. Redirect them to something in the classroom. Encourage parents to leave.
What do you do?
Remove stinger if present, clean area, monitor for symptoms, incident report.
What happens in the morning on Tuesday? What happens in the morning on a Thursday?
3-5yr olds go to chapel.
Everyone goes to raise the roof.